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The 27th edition of the Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook race turned into one of the wettest in the event's history, with teams taking both the start and the chequered flag on wet-weather tyres. Although almost every crew reached the finish, the drama began almost immediately when last year's champions, who had started from pole position, were forced to return to the pits on the opening lap and continue the race from the back of the field.

After 8 hours, 41 minutes and 57.8 seconds of racing, the RIMO Adero & LKU.LT team completed all 373 laps to claim overall victory. Managed by Ignas Abečiūn...

For the ninth consecutive year, the “Audio Freakz Lietuva dB Drag” car audio competition took place in the “Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook” race village, proving once again that motorsport excitement is not limited to the main circuit. Participants competed with the sound systems installed in their cars across three different disciplines, demonstrating that competition can be just as intense even while standing still.

Competitors tested their audio systems in three categories. The SPL competition measured the highest sound pressure level produced, the Bass Race discipline evaluated the avera...

Visą savaitgalį „Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook“ lenktynių miestelyje netrūko įvairiausių veiklų bei papildomų renginių ir viena jų – jau šeštą kartą vykstantis išskirtinių automobilių „Motor Fest“. Čia susirinko net 70 dalyvių ir nuspalvino renginį retai gatvėje sutinkamais modeliais.

Kaip ir kasmet, organizatoriai renka bei apdovanoja įspūdingiausius automobilius – šiemet prizus gavo TOP5, kuriame atsidūrė: akį traukiantis oranžinės spalvos „Ford Mustang“, vairuojamas Laimono Narmonto; galingas ir labai retai Lietuvoje sutinkamas, 1973 metų gamybos „Ford Mustang, kurį į renginį atvairavo M...

Šalia pagrindinės „Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook“ lenktynių trasos jau antrą dieną vyksta „Orlen“ žiūrovų slalomas, kuriame savo vairavimo įgūdžius gali išbandyti visi norintys. „Pajūrio slalomo“ organizuojamos varžybos nereikalauja lenktynininko licencijos ar specialiai sportui paruošto automobilio – pakanka galiojančio vairuotojo pažymėjimo ir techniškai tvarkingos transporto priemonės.

Slalomas suteikia progą saugioje aplinkoje patikrinti reakciją, vairavimo tikslumą ir gebėjimą pasirinkti tinkamiausią trajektoriją. Prie vadinamojo Klaipėdos posūkio įrengtos trasos ilgis siekia apie 800 ...

Over nearly three decades of Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook history, many traditions have become part of the event. One of them is the setting of unique records and extraordinary achievements on the eve of the main race, with Lithuanian traveller Vitoldas Milius traditionally taking on the challenge. This year, however, his adventure was different – instead of four wheels, he set off on two, aiming to cover 1,006 miles in less than 24 hours.

The challenge was inspired by the internationally recognised Iron Butt Association, well known among motorcyclists. The organisation awards its famous I...

The 27th Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook race got underway on a damp circuit under light rain, but within the opening 100 laps the weather proved highly unpredictable, with passing showers at times turning into heavy downpours. One of those rain showers ultimately changed the course of the race for two of the leading teams.

The drama began on the very first lap when the Super Pole-winning Bio-Circle & HSG by SWAG team was forced to return to the pits after developing brake problems. The mechanics quickly sent the car back out, only for it to return again with the same issue. After the second ...

At exactly 12:00 noon on Saturday, the 27th edition of the Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook endurance race officially got underway in Palanga. Although the Baltic coast had enjoyed sunny weather throughout the event leading up to race day, the conditions changed dramatically just before the start, with rain arriving ahead of the weekend's main event.

Rain on race day is nothing unusual in Palanga, but this year's first showers arrived at the most critical moment. From the opening laps, competitors had to adapt to a wet circuit, reduced visibility and constantly changing levels of grip.

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On Friday, the ninth edition of the OlyBet Women's Challenge took competitors on a journey across the roads of Lithuania's Baltic coast and the Žemaitija region. Traditionally held on the eve of the Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook race, this year's recreational navigation rally featured a challenging 205-kilometre route, with 125 kilometres completed by following a detailed roadbook.

Throughout the day, crews not only searched for checkpoints but also tackled a variety of driving and precision challenges. Participants competed in two different slalom events – one focused on precise car contro...

On Friday, the winners of the A.R.S.A. Group Drag Race were crowned in Palanga. Competitors battled over the classic 402-metre (quarter-mile) distance in five different classes, with this year's event standing out not only for its fiercely contested finals but also for setting a new record – drivers completed as many as eight qualifying runs during a single day.

According to event organiser Aivaras Rudzis, such an intensive schedule has never before been achieved in Palanga.

"This year we set a new Palanga record. During Thursday's Lithuanian Traffic Police Cup competition, competitors complet...

The Super Pole shootout – arguably the highlight of Friday's programme at the Aurum 1006 km powered by Hankook race – delivered an exciting battle as the ten fastest teams from qualifying fought for the best starting positions. After a thrilling 15-minute session, last year's race winners once again proved to be the fastest, securing pole position and claiming the trophy presented by Lithuania's Minister of Transport and Communications.

"Over the past few years, since the Balance of Performance system was introduced, we've rarely known who would win the race until the final laps. It's great to...